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This bill establishes a public-private partnership called the "Quantum Sandbox" to accelerate the development of near-term quantum applications, which are innovative technologies that leverage quantum mechanics through quantum processing units. The bill defines a near-term use case as an application that can be developed and deployed within 24 months, and includes various types of quantum technologies such as quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum-hybrid applications (which combine quantum and classical computing). The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will create this quantum sandbox by engaging with key stakeholders like the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, National Laboratories, and other members of the quantum computing ecosystem. The legislation recognizes the critical importance of quantum information science as a transformative technology for the 21st-century economy and aims to support U.S. leadership in quantum research, innovation, and workforce development. By breaking down barriers to accessing quantum computing hardware and focusing on practical, near-term applications, the bill seeks to provide tangible benefits to businesses and consumers while maintaining the United States' economic and technological competitiveness.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3220/all-info